Bilflo MCP Server for LlamaIndex 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
LlamaIndex specializes in data-aware AI agents that connect LLMs to structured and unstructured sources. Add Bilflo as an MCP tool provider through Vinkius and your agents can query, analyze, and act on live data alongside your existing indexes.
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import asyncio
from llama_index.tools.mcp import BasicMCPClient, McpToolSpec
from llama_index.core.agent.workflow import FunctionAgent
from llama_index.llms.openai import OpenAI
async def main():
# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
mcp_client = BasicMCPClient("https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp")
mcp_tool_spec = McpToolSpec(client=mcp_client)
tools = await mcp_tool_spec.to_tool_list_async()
agent = FunctionAgent(
tools=tools,
llm=OpenAI(model="gpt-4o"),
system_prompt=(
"You are an assistant with access to Bilflo. "
"You have 10 tools available."
),
)
response = await agent.run(
"What tools are available in Bilflo?"
)
print(response)
asyncio.run(main())
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About Bilflo MCP Server
Connect your Bilflo account to any AI agent and orchestrate your staffing, recruiting, and time-tracking workflows through natural conversation.
LlamaIndex agents combine Bilflo tool responses with indexed documents for comprehensive, grounded answers. Connect 10 tools through Vinkius and query live data alongside vector stores and SQL databases in a single turn. ideal for hybrid search, data enrichment, and analytical workflows.
What you can do
- Client Management — List and inspect client profiles to maintain strong business relationships.
- Contractor Oversight — Retrieve detailed records for contractors and contingent workers.
- Placement Tracking — List both temporary placements and direct hires within your agency.
- Time & Attendance — Access timecards and verify hours worked directly from the agent.
- Compliance & Rules — Retrieve overtime rules and system configurations for auditing.
The Bilflo MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to LlamaIndex in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect Bilflo to LlamaIndex via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Bilflo MCP Server with LlamaIndex.
Install dependencies
Run pip install llama-index-tools-mcp llama-index-llms-openai
Replace the token
Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token
Run the agent
Save to agent.py and run: python agent.py
Explore tools
The agent discovers 10 tools from Bilflo
Why Use LlamaIndex with the Bilflo MCP Server
LlamaIndex provides unique advantages when paired with Bilflo through the Model Context Protocol.
Data-first architecture: LlamaIndex agents combine Bilflo tool responses with indexed documents for comprehensive, grounded answers
Query pipeline framework lets you chain Bilflo tool calls with transformations, filters, and re-rankers in a typed pipeline
Multi-source reasoning: agents can query Bilflo, a vector store, and a SQL database in a single turn and synthesize results
Observability integrations show exactly what Bilflo tools were called, what data was returned, and how it influenced the final answer
Bilflo + LlamaIndex Use Cases
Practical scenarios where LlamaIndex combined with the Bilflo MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Hybrid search: combine Bilflo real-time data with embedded document indexes for answers that are both current and comprehensive
Data enrichment: query Bilflo to augment indexed data with live information before generating user-facing responses
Knowledge base agents: build agents that maintain and update knowledge bases by periodically querying Bilflo for fresh data
Analytical workflows: chain Bilflo queries with LlamaIndex's data connectors to build multi-source analytical reports
Bilflo MCP Tools for LlamaIndex (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Bilflo to LlamaIndex via MCP:
get_client
Get specific client details
get_contractor
Get specific contractor details
get_direct_hire
Get specific direct hire details
get_timecard
Get specific timecard details
list_clients
List all clients
list_contractors
List all contractors
list_direct_hires
List all direct hires
list_overtime_rules
List overtime rules
list_placements
List all placements
list_timecards
List all timecards
Example Prompts for Bilflo in LlamaIndex
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your LlamaIndex agent to start working with Bilflo immediately.
"List all active clients in Bilflo."
"Find the details for contractor con_992."
"Show my recent timecards."
Troubleshooting Bilflo MCP Server with LlamaIndex
Common issues when connecting Bilflo to LlamaIndex through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
BasicMCPClient not found
pip install llama-index-tools-mcpBilflo + LlamaIndex FAQ
Common questions about integrating Bilflo MCP Server with LlamaIndex.
How does LlamaIndex connect to MCP servers?
Can I combine MCP tools with vector stores?
Does LlamaIndex support async MCP calls?
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Connect Bilflo to LlamaIndex
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.